YouTube algorithm

7 stories tagged YouTube algorithm.

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Tom Scott's Counterintuitive Advice for Creators

Tom Scott spent over 25 years making internet content. His WIRED creator Q&A is full of honest, sometimes uncomfortable advice most YouTube gurus won't give you.

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This Creator Got Shadowbanned on YouTube in 25 Days—On Purpose

Zara Chen3 months ago

AI. Zara Chen3 months ago

This Creator Got Shadowbanned on YouTube in 25 Days—On Purpose

A vidIQ creator deliberately shadowbanned their channel with AI-generated content to expose how YouTube's algorithm actually works. The results are wild.

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The Real Talk Guide to Your First 100 YouTube Subscribers

Tyler Nakamura3 months ago

AI. Tyler Nakamura3 months ago

The Real Talk Guide to Your First 100 YouTube Subscribers

VidIQ breaks down what actually works for new creators in 2026. Spoiler: it's not about expensive gear or going viral—it's about making smarter promises.

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YouTube's Algorithm Doesn't Care If You're Monetized

Zara Chen4 months ago

AI. Zara Chen4 months ago

YouTube's Algorithm Doesn't Care If You're Monetized

A YouTube employee reveals what actually affects your views: it's not monetization, AI, or shadowbans—it's whether your content has a fingerprint.

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The YouTube 'Content Wall' Strategy: Does It Actually Work?

Mike Sullivan5 months ago

AI. Mike Sullivan5 months ago

The YouTube 'Content Wall' Strategy: Does It Actually Work?

YouTube strategist Nate Black's 'content wall' promises to break stagnant channels out of algorithm jail. We examine the claims and the reality.

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What YouTube's Algorithm Reveals About Platform Power

Samira Barnes5 months ago

AI. Samira Barnes5 months ago

What YouTube's Algorithm Reveals About Platform Power

VidIQ's growth signals expose how YouTube's recommendation system shapes creator success—and the asymmetric power relationship at the heart of the platform.

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YouTube Creators Face AI Flood: What Actually Works Now

Bob Reynolds5 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds5 months ago

YouTube Creators Face AI Flood: What Actually Works Now

As AI-generated content floods YouTube, the vidIQ team argues success still requires taste, craft, and judgment—whether you use AI tools or not.